Malaika
Malaika is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Angels.
Origin and history
Malaika is a female given name derived from the Arabic word for angels. It is widely used across the Muslim world and is notably popular in East Africa due to its Swahili adaptation. In the United States, it remains a distinctive choice, steadily used over recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
2,662 babies in the United States have been named Malaika since 1880. It ranks #3421 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1661.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.2 %)
- NY (26.6 %)
- TX (13.2 %)
- FL (6.3 %)
- MD (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 15 |
| 1970-1980 | 423 |
| 1980-1990 | 174 |
| 1990-2000 | 331 |
| 2000-2010 | 681 |
| 2010-2019 | 598 |
| 2020-2029 | 440 |
Famous people named Malaika
- Malaika Arora: Actress, Dancer
- Malaika Firth: Model
Fun facts
- 'Malaika' is the title of one of the most famous Swahili love songs, popularized globally by Miriam Makeba and Boney M.
- In Arabic grammar, Malaika (ملائكة) is actually the plural form of Malak, meaning 'angels'.